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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 843.95 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 843.95 and 346.01 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 843.95 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/843.95 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 843.95 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 292,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,011.78/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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