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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.06, 844.72 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.06, 844.72 and 379.22 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.06 : 844.72 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.06/844.72 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.06x = 844.72 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.06x = 320,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,334.72/612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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