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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 843 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 843 and 389.76 is: 537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 843 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/843 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 843 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 328,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,567.68/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.88

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