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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 842.82 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 842.82 and 389.76 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 842.82 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/842.82 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 842.82 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 328,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,497.52/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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