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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 843.41 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 843.41 and 390.20 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 843.41 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/843.41 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 843.41 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 329,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,095.34/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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