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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 843.51 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 843.51 and 349.32 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 843.51 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/843.51 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 843.51 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 294,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,654.91/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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