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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 843 and 389.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 843 and 389.85 is: 537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 843 = 389.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/843 = 389.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 843 × 389.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 328,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,643.55/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.90

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