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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 842.06 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 842.06 and 386.12 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 842.06 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/842.06 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 842.06 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 325,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,136.21/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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