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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 844.31 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 844.31 and 363.27 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 844.31 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/844.31 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 844.31 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 306,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,713.40/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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