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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 915.06 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 915.06 and 393.78 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 915.06 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/915.06 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 915.06 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 360,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,332.33/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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