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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.19, 843.57 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.19, 843.57 and 390.09 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.19 : 843.57 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.19/843.57 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.19x = 843.57 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.19x = 329,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,068.22/611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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