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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 844.53 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 844.53 and 375.88 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 844.53 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/844.53 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 844.53 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 317,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,441.94/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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