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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 843.16 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 843.16 and 389.90 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 843.16 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/843.16 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 843.16 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 328,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,748.08/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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