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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 843.98 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 843.98 and 349.60 is: 482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 843.98 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/843.98 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 843.98 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 295,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,055.41/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.43

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