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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.07, 843.24 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.07, 843.24 and 362.49 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.07 : 843.24 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.07/843.24 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.07x = 843.24 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.07x = 305,666.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,666.07/611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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