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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 842.88 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 842.88 and 378 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 842.88 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/842.88 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 842.88 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 318,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,608.64/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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