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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 843.81 and 390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 843.81 and 390.50 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 843.81 = 390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/843.81 = 390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 843.81 × 390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 329,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,507.81/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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