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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 843.57 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 843.57 and 349.34 is: 482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 843.57 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/843.57 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 843.57 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 294,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,688.53/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.19

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