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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 844.14 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 844.14 and 390.66 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 844.14 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/844.14 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 844.14 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 329,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,771.73/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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