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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 916.68 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 916.68 and 391.88 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 916.68 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/916.68 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 916.68 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 359,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,228.56/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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