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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.89, 844.32 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.89, 844.32 and 363.22 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.89 : 844.32 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.89/844.32 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.89x = 844.32 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.89x = 306,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,673.91/611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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