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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 843.53 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 843.53 and 375.18 is: 517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 843.53 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/843.53 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 843.53 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 316,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473.71/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.60

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