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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 842.72 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 842.72 and 390.08 is: 538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 842.72 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/842.72 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 842.72 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 328,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,728.22/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.14

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