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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 843.39 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 843.39 and 349.14 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 843.39 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/843.39 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 843.39 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 294,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,461.18/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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