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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 843.74 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 843.74 and 390.22 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 843.74 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/843.74 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 843.74 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 329,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,244.22/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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