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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 843.27 and 362.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 843.27 and 362.69 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 843.27 = 362.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/843.27 = 362.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 843.27 × 362.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 305,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,845.60/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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