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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 843.72 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 843.72 and 349.31 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 843.72 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/843.72 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 843.72 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 294,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,720.63/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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