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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.07, 841.77 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.07, 841.77 and 388.62 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.07 : 841.77 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.07/841.77 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.07x = 841.77 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.07x = 327,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,128.66/610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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