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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 843.95 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 843.95 and 390.47 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 843.95 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/843.95 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 843.95 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 329,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,533.91/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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