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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 843.23 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 843.23 and 378.17 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 843.23 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/843.23 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 843.23 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 318,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,882.40/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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