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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 843.92 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 843.92 and 372.49 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 843.92 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/843.92 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 843.92 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 314,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,351.76/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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