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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 843.59 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 843.59 and 375.29 is: 517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 843.59 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/843.59 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 843.59 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 316,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,589.01/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.79

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