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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 843.20 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 843.20 and 349 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 843.20 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/843.20 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 843.20 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 294,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,276.80/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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