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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 843.56 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 843.56 and 349.32 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 843.56 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/843.56 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 843.56 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 294,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,672.38/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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