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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 844.39 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 844.39 and 363.23 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 844.39 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/844.39 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 844.39 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 306,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,704.01/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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