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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 843.40 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 843.40 and 390.24 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 843.40 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/843.40 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 843.40 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 329,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,128.42/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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