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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 915.84 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 915.84 and 395.16 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 915.84 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/915.84 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 915.84 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 361,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,903.33/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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