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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 844.56 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 844.56 and 363.35 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 844.56 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/844.56 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 844.56 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 306,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,866.65/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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