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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 842.93 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 842.93 and 401.36 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 842.93 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/842.93 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 842.93 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 338,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,318.49/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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