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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 844.04 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 844.04 and 349.72 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 844.04 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/844.04 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 844.04 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 295,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,177.67/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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