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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.09, 844.80 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.09, 844.80 and 363.45 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.09 : 844.80 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.09/844.80 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.09x = 844.80 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.09x = 307,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,042.56/612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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