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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 843.62 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 843.62 and 349.29 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 843.62 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/843.62 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 843.62 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 294,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,666.28/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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