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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 843.93 and 390.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 843.93 and 390.57 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 843.93 = 390.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/843.93 = 390.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 843.93 × 390.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 329,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,613.74/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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