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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 844.46 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 844.46 and 363.24 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 844.46 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/844.46 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 844.46 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 306,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,741.20/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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