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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 843.22 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 843.22 and 374.92 is: 517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 843.22 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/843.22 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 843.22 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 316,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,140.04/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.43

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