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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 844.47 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 844.47 and 363.15 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 844.47 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/844.47 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 844.47 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 306,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,669.28/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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