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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.79, 843.96 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.79, 843.96 and 362.99 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.79 : 843.96 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.79/843.96 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.79x = 843.96 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.79x = 306,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,349.04/611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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