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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.39, 844.85 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.39, 844.85 and 388.30 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.39 : 844.85 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.39/844.85 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.39x = 844.85 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.39x = 328,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,053.31/612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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