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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 843.58 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 843.58 and 349.34 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 843.58 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/843.58 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 843.58 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 294,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,696.24/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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