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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 843.02 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 843.02 and 362.36 is: 499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 843.02 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/843.02 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 843.02 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 305,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,476.73/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.93

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