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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 844.24 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 844.24 and 375.81 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 844.24 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/844.24 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 844.24 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 317,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,271.96/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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