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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.01, 844.32 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.01, 844.32 and 379 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.01 : 844.32 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.01/844.32 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.01x = 844.32 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.01x = 319,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,997.28/612.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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