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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 842.64 and 390.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 842.64 and 390.05 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 842.64 = 390.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/842.64 = 390.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 842.64 × 390.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 328,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,671.73/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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