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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.57, 843.65 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.57, 843.65 and 402.10 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.57 : 843.65 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.57/843.65 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.57x = 843.65 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.57x = 339,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,231.67/611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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