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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 844.13 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 844.13 and 363.13 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 844.13 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/844.13 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 844.13 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 306,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,522.89/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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