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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 844.46 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 844.46 and 363.31 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 844.46 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/844.46 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 844.46 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 306,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,800.76/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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