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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.54, 843.89 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.54, 843.89 and 349.56 is: 482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.54 : 843.89 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.54/843.89 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.54x = 843.89 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.54x = 294,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,991.06/611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.37

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