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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 843.73 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 843.73 and 362.66 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 843.73 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/843.73 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 843.73 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 305,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,982.00/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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