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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 843.36 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 843.36 and 349.16 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 843.36 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/843.36 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 843.36 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 294,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,467.58/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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