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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 844.12 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 844.12 and 362.96 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 844.12 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/844.12 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 844.12 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 306,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,381.19/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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