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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.19, 844.95 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.19, 844.95 and 363.52 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.19 : 844.95 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.19/844.95 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.19x = 844.95 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.19x = 307,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,156.22/612.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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