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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.45 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.45 and 375.23 is: 517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.45 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.45 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.45 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 316,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,487.74/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.73

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