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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.16, 844.51 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.16, 844.51 and 363.49 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.16 : 844.51 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.16/844.51 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.16x = 844.51 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.16x = 306,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,970.94/612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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