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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.22, 843.45 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.22, 843.45 and 349.20 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.22 : 843.45 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.22/843.45 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.22x = 843.45 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.22x = 294,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,532.74/611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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