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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 843.87 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 843.87 and 390.48 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 843.87 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/843.87 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 843.87 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 329,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,514.36/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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