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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 843.67 and 390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 843.67 and 390.41 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 843.67 = 390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/843.67 = 390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 843.67 × 390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 329,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,377.20/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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