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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 843.12 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 843.12 and 390.52 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 843.12 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/843.12 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 843.12 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 329,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,255.22/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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