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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 842.04 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 842.04 and 389.04 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 842.04 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/842.04 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 842.04 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 327,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,587.24/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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