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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 843.12 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 843.12 and 390 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 843.12 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/843.12 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 843.12 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 328,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,814.85/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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