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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 843.53 and 362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 843.53 and 362.62 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 843.53 = 362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/843.53 = 362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 843.53 × 362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 305,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,880.85/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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