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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.18, 842.96 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.18, 842.96 and 374.87 is: 517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.18 : 842.96 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.18/842.96 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.18x = 842.96 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.18x = 315,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,994.33/611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.03

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