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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 843.47 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 843.47 and 362.63 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 843.47 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/843.47 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 843.47 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 305,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,861.50/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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