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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.45, 843.81 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.45, 843.81 and 362.79 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.45 : 843.81 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.45/843.81 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.45x = 843.81 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.45x = 306,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,122.10/611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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