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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.11, 843.01 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.11, 843.01 and 387.33 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.11 : 843.01 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.11/843.01 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.11x = 843.01 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.11x = 326,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,523.06/611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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