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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 844.10 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 844.10 and 375.43 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 844.10 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/844.10 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 844.10 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 316,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,894.37/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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