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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 843.44 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 843.44 and 362.43 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 843.44 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/843.44 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 843.44 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 305,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,687.96/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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