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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.07, 843.30 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.07, 843.30 and 362.54 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.07 : 843.30 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.07/843.30 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.07x = 843.30 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.07x = 305,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,725.77/611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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