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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 844.06 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 844.06 and 362.92 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 844.06 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/844.06 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 844.06 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 306,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,326.26/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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