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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 844.49 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 844.49 and 379.20 is: 523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 844.49 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/844.49 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 844.49 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 320,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,230.61/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.18

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