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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 843.87 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 843.87 and 349.45 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 843.87 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/843.87 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 843.87 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 294,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,890.37/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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