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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.09, 842.99 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.09, 842.99 and 389.81 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.09 : 842.99 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.09/842.99 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.09x = 842.99 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.09x = 328,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,601.72/611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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