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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.79, 844.06 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.79, 844.06 and 390.87 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.79 : 844.06 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.79/844.06 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.79x = 844.06 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.79x = 329,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,913.51/611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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