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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 843.38 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 843.38 and 375.16 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 843.38 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/843.38 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 843.38 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 316,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,402.44/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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