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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 843.48 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 843.48 and 362.72 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 843.48 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/843.48 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 843.48 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 305,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,949.17/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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