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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.66 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.66 and 349.36 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.66 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.66 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.66 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 294,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,742.11/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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