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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.50, 844.02 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.50, 844.02 and 378.76 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 844.02 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/844.02 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 844.02 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 319,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,681.02/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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