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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 843.81 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 843.81 and 375.46 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 843.81 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/843.81 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 843.81 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 316,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,816.90/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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