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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 843.57 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 843.57 and 390.06 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 843.57 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/843.57 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 843.57 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 329,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,042.91/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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