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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 844.38 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 844.38 and 349.78 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 844.38 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/844.38 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 844.38 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 295,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,347.24/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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