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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.56 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.56 and 349.42 is: 482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.56 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.56 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.56 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 294,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,756.74/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.10

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