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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.57, 843.99 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.57, 843.99 and 363.04 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.57 : 843.99 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.57/843.99 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.57x = 843.99 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.57x = 306,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,397.91/611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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