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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.56, 844.15 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.56, 844.15 and 391.10 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 844.15 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/844.15 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 844.15 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 330,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,148.20/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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