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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.78, 844.04 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.78, 844.04 and 390.83 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.78 : 844.04 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.78/844.04 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.78x = 844.04 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.78x = 329,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,874.20/611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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