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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.31, 843.65 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.31, 843.65 and 362.58 is: 500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.31 : 843.65 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.31/843.65 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.31x = 843.65 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.31x = 305,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,887.00/611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.38

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