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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 844.38 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 844.38 and 363.20 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 844.38 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/844.38 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 844.38 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 306,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,678.82/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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