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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 843.48 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 843.48 and 390.15 is: 538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 843.48 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/843.48 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 843.48 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 329,083.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,083.72/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.35

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