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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 843.31 and 387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 843.31 and 387.12 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 843.31 = 387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/843.31 = 387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 843.31 × 387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 326,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,462.17/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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