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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.17, 844.73 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.17, 844.73 and 363.44 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.17 : 844.73 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.17/844.73 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.17x = 844.73 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.17x = 307,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,008.67/612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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