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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 844.26 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 844.26 and 379.01 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 844.26 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/844.26 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 844.26 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 319,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,982.98/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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