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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.14, 843.53 and 378.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.14, 843.53 and 378.13 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.14 : 843.53 = 378.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.14/843.53 = 378.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.14x = 843.53 × 378.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.14x = 318,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,964.00/611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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