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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.94, 842.80 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.94, 842.80 and 374.81 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.94 : 842.80 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.94/842.80 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.94x = 842.80 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.94x = 315,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,887.99/610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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