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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 843.83 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 843.83 and 390.43 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 843.83 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/843.83 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 843.83 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 329,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,459.31/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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