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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 844.26 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 844.26 and 390.60 is: 539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 844.26 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/844.26 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 844.26 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 329,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,767.96/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.10

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