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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 843.39 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 843.39 and 401.45 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 843.39 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/843.39 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 843.39 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 338,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,574.70/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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