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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.37 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.37 and 401.59 is: 554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.37 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.37 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.37 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 338,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,691.83/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.05

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