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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 843.67 and 345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 843.67 and 345.82 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 843.67 = 345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/843.67 = 345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 843.67 × 345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 291,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,752.01/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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