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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.11, 844.45 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.11, 844.45 and 390.93 is: 539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.11 : 844.45 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.11/844.45 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.11x = 844.45 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.11x = 330,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,116.69/612.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.31

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