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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.77, 844.36 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.77, 844.36 and 363.22 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.77 : 844.36 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.77/844.36 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.77x = 844.36 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.77x = 306,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,688.44/611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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