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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 843.57 and 390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 843.57 and 390.33 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 843.57 = 390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/843.57 = 390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 843.57 × 390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 329,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,270.68/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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