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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.13, 843.63 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.13, 843.63 and 390.38 is: 538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.13 : 843.63 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.13/843.63 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.13x = 843.63 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.13x = 329,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,332.06/611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.89

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