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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 843.46 and 390.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 843.46 and 390.00 is: 537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 843.46 = 390.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/843.46 = 390.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 843.46 × 390.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 328,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,943.23/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.99

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