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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 843.97 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 843.97 and 362.88 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 843.97 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/843.97 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 843.97 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 306,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,259.61/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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