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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 843.78 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 843.78 and 362.81 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 843.78 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/843.78 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 843.78 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 306,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,130.01/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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