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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 844.14 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 844.14 and 363.10 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 844.14 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/844.14 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 844.14 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 306,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,507.23/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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