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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.66 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.66 and 349.36 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.66 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.66 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.66 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 294,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,741.06/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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