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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.06, 844.76 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.06, 844.76 and 363.52 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.06 : 844.76 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.06/844.76 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.06x = 844.76 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.06x = 307,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,085.95/612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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