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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 843.34 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 843.34 and 349.12 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 843.34 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/843.34 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 843.34 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 294,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,426.86/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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