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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.71, 844.17 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.71, 844.17 and 349.72 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.71 : 844.17 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.71/844.17 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.71x = 844.17 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.71x = 295,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,223.13/611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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