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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.72 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.72 and 390.47 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.72 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.72 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.72 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 329,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,447.35/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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