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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 844.10 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 844.10 and 402.38 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 844.10 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/844.10 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 844.10 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 339,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,648.96/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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