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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 843.24 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 843.24 and 378.16 is: 521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 843.24 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/843.24 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 843.24 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 318,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,879.64/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.83

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