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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 843.82 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 843.82 and 349.48 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 843.82 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/843.82 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 843.82 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 294,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,898.21/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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