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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.29, 843.40 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.29, 843.40 and 390.46 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.29 : 843.40 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.29/843.40 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.29x = 843.40 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.29x = 329,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,307.79/611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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