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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 843.72 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 843.72 and 375.36 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 843.72 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/843.72 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 843.72 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 316,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,698.74/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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