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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 843.89 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 843.89 and 362.96 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 843.89 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/843.89 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 843.89 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 306,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,298.31/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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