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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.31, 843.80 and 390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.31, 843.80 and 390.86 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.31 : 843.80 = 390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.31/843.80 = 390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.31x = 843.80 × 390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.31x = 329,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,803.45/611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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