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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.43, 842.26 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.43, 842.26 and 386.43 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.43 : 842.26 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.43/842.26 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.43x = 842.26 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.43x = 325,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,471.99/610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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