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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 842.88 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 842.88 and 401.25 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 842.88 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/842.88 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 842.88 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 338,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,205.60/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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