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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 843.67 and 398.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 843.67 and 398.86 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 843.67 = 398.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/843.67 = 398.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 843.67 × 398.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 336,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,502.36/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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