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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 841.86 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 841.86 and 389.10 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 841.86 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/841.86 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 841.86 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 327,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,567.73/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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