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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 843.66 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 843.66 and 362.70 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 843.66 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/843.66 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 843.66 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 305,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,995.48/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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