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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 843.07 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 843.07 and 362.20 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 843.07 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/843.07 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 843.07 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 305,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,359.95/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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