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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.54, 843.77 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.54, 843.77 and 362.85 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.54 : 843.77 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.54/843.77 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.54x = 843.77 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.54x = 306,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,155.91/611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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