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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 843.60 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 843.60 and 375.36 is: 517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 843.60 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/843.60 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 843.60 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 316,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,653.70/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.94

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