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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.21, 842.99 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.21, 842.99 and 390.30 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.21 : 842.99 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.21/842.99 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.21x = 842.99 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.21x = 329,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,017.05/611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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