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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 844.27 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 844.27 and 363.18 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 844.27 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/844.27 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 844.27 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 306,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,621.98/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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