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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 842.24 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 842.24 and 389.33 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 842.24 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/842.24 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 842.24 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 327,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,907.35/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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