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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.85, 842.91 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.85, 842.91 and 389.72 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.85 : 842.91 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.85/842.91 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.85x = 842.91 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.85x = 328,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,494.67/610.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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