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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 842.99 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 842.99 and 390.03 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 842.99 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/842.99 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 842.99 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 328,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,789.44/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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