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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 842.29 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 842.29 and 389.41 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 842.29 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/842.29 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 842.29 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 327,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,996.15/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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