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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.27, 843.32 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.27, 843.32 and 377.99 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.27 : 843.32 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.27/843.32 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.27x = 843.32 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.27x = 318,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,764.64/611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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