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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 843.12 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 843.12 and 375.12 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 843.12 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/843.12 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 843.12 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 316,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,271.17/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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