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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.17, 843.33 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.17, 843.33 and 349.18 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.17 : 843.33 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.17/843.33 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.17x = 843.33 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.17x = 294,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,473.97/611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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