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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 843.34 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 843.34 and 378.22 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 843.34 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/843.34 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 843.34 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 318,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,968.05/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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