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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 844.06 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 844.06 and 363 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 844.06 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/844.06 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 844.06 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 306,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,393.78/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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