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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.12, 845.03 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.12, 845.03 and 376.11 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.12 : 845.03 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.12/845.03 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.12x = 845.03 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.12x = 317,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,822.35/612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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