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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 843.16 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 843.16 and 349.04 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 843.16 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/843.16 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 843.16 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 294,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,296.57/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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