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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.16, 844.20 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.16, 844.20 and 390.72 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.16 : 844.20 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.16/844.20 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.16x = 844.20 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.16x = 329,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,845.82/612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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