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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 843.42 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 843.42 and 390.04 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 843.42 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/843.42 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 843.42 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 328,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,967.54/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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