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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 843.83 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 843.83 and 345.93 is: 477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 843.83 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/843.83 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 843.83 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 291,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,906.11/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.35

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