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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.09, 843.23 and 362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.09, 843.23 and 362.35 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.09 : 843.23 = 362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.09/843.23 = 362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.09x = 843.23 × 362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.09x = 305,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,544.39/611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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