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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 844.36 and 390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 844.36 and 390.91 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 844.36 = 390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/844.36 = 390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 844.36 × 390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 330,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,068.77/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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