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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 843.81 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 843.81 and 362.82 is: 500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 843.81 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/843.81 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 843.81 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 306,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,151.14/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.66

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