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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.54, 843.74 and 390.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.54, 843.74 and 390.71 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.54 : 843.74 = 390.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.54/843.74 = 390.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.54x = 843.74 × 390.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.54x = 329,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,653.44/611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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