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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.06, 844.34 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.06, 844.34 and 388.10 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.06 : 844.34 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.06/844.34 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.06x = 844.34 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.06x = 327,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,688.35/612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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