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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 844.62 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 844.62 and 391.08 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 844.62 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/844.62 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 844.62 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 330,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,313.99/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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