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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 841.93 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 841.93 and 389.13 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 841.93 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/841.93 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 841.93 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 327,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,620.22/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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