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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 843.78 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 843.78 and 349.46 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 843.78 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/843.78 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 843.78 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 294,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,867.36/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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