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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 915.20 and 390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 915.20 and 390.97 is: 585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 915.20 = 390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/915.20 = 390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 915.20 × 390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 357,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,816.40/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.93

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