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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 844.05 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 844.05 and 363.04 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 844.05 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/844.05 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 844.05 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 306,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,423.91/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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