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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 843.39 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 843.39 and 378.24 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 843.39 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/843.39 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 843.39 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 319,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,003.83/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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