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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 843.62 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 843.62 and 349.38 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 843.62 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/843.62 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 843.62 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 294,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,742.21/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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