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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 843.09 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 843.09 and 349.03 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 843.09 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/843.09 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 843.09 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 294,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,263.70/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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