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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.07, 844.69 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.07, 844.69 and 363.33 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.07 : 844.69 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.07/844.69 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.07x = 844.69 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.07x = 306,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,900.31/612.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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