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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 843.89 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 843.89 and 375.48 is: 518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 843.89 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/843.89 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 843.89 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 316,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,861.94/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.04

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