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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 844.76 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 844.76 and 376.16 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 844.76 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/844.76 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 844.76 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 317,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,764.92/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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