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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 843.12 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 843.12 and 404 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 843.12 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/843.12 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 843.12 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 340,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,620.48/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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