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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 843.30 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 843.30 and 374.88 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 843.30 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/843.30 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 843.30 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 316,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,136.30/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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