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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 841.89 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 841.89 and 388.86 is: 536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 841.89 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/841.89 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 841.89 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 327,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,377.35/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.40

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