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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 844.32 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 844.32 and 363.15 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 844.32 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/844.32 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 844.32 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 306,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,614.81/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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