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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.81, 843.11 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.81, 843.11 and 390.35 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.81 : 843.11 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.81/843.11 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.81x = 843.11 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.81x = 329,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,109.61/610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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