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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.95, 843.12 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.95, 843.12 and 358.95 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.95 : 843.12 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.95/843.12 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.95x = 843.12 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.95x = 302,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,637.92/610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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