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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 843.87 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 843.87 and 349.62 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 843.87 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/843.87 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 843.87 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 295,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,033.83/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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