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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.15, 843.61 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.15, 843.61 and 362.55 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.15 : 843.61 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.15/843.61 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.15x = 843.61 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.15x = 305,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,850.81/611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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