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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 844.17 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 844.17 and 387.69 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 844.17 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/844.17 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 844.17 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 327,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,276.27/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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