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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.17, 845.24 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.17, 845.24 and 376.43 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.17 : 845.24 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.17/845.24 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.17x = 845.24 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.17x = 318,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,173.92/612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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