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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.39, 843.70 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.39, 843.70 and 362.56 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.39 : 843.70 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.39/843.70 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.39x = 843.70 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.39x = 305,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,892.02/611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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