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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.81, 844.49 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.81, 844.49 and 391.36 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.81 : 844.49 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.81/844.49 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.81x = 844.49 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.81x = 330,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,495.38/611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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