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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 843.92 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 843.92 and 349.56 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 843.92 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/843.92 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 843.92 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 295,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,000.68/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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