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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.57, 843.95 and 349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.57, 843.95 and 349.59 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.57 : 843.95 = 349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.57/843.95 = 349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.57x = 843.95 × 349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.57x = 295,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,036.48/611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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