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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.69, 842.88 and 389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.69, 842.88 and 389.59 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.69 : 842.88 = 389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.69/842.88 = 389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.69x = 842.88 × 389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.69x = 328,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,375.51/610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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