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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 843.10 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 843.10 and 375.26 is: 517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 843.10 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/843.10 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 843.10 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 316,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,381.71/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.64

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