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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.41, 843.70 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.41, 843.70 and 362.64 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.41 : 843.70 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.41/843.70 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.41x = 843.70 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.41x = 305,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,959.37/611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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