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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 843.38 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 843.38 and 349.18 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 843.38 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/843.38 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 843.38 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 294,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,491.43/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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