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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.54 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.54 and 390.32 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.54 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.54 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.54 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 329,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,246.32/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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