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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.71 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.71 and 349.41 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.71 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.71 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.71 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 294,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,801.58/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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