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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 841.77 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 841.77 and 389.40 is: 536.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 841.77 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/841.77 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 841.77 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 327,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,785.24/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.81

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