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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 842.03 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 842.03 and 388.99 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 842.03 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/842.03 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 842.03 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 327,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,541.25/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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