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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 843.51 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 843.51 and 349.26 is: 481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 843.51 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/843.51 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 843.51 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 294,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,604.30/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.97

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