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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.75 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.75 and 375.33 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.75 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.75 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.75 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 316,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,684.69/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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