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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 844.29 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 844.29 and 349.65 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 844.29 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/844.29 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 844.29 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 295,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,206.00/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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