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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 843.75 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 843.75 and 390.96 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 843.75 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/843.75 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 843.75 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 329,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,872.50/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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