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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.91, 843.01 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.91, 843.01 and 362.38 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.91 : 843.01 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.91/843.01 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.91x = 843.01 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.91x = 305,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,489.96/610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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