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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 842.94 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 842.94 and 348.94 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 842.94 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/842.94 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 842.94 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 294,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,135.48/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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