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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 843.21 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 843.21 and 362.33 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 843.21 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/843.21 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 843.21 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 305,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,516.06/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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