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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.13, 844.61 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.13, 844.61 and 363.36 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.13 : 844.61 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.13/844.61 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.13x = 844.61 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.13x = 306,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,893.27/612.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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