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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 843.30 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 843.30 and 375.16 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 843.30 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/843.30 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 843.30 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 316,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,372.43/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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