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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 843.57 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 843.57 and 375.57 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 843.57 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/843.57 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 843.57 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 316,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,819.58/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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