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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 843.63 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 843.63 and 349.37 is: 482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 843.63 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/843.63 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 843.63 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 294,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,738.61/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.11

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