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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 842.04 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 842.04 and 389.34 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 842.04 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/842.04 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 842.04 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 327,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,835.80/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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