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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.81, 842.51 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.81, 842.51 and 390.04 is: 538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.81 : 842.51 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.81/842.51 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.81x = 842.51 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.81x = 328,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,611.47/610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.00

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