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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.18, 844.81 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.18, 844.81 and 363.62 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.18 : 844.81 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.18/844.81 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.18x = 844.81 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.18x = 307,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,189.81/612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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