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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 844.09 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 844.09 and 362.98 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 844.09 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/844.09 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 844.09 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 306,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,382.66/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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