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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.13, 843.08 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.13, 843.08 and 362.31 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.13 : 843.08 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.13/843.08 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.13x = 843.08 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.13x = 305,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,457.96/611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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