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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 844.91 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 844.91 and 363.56 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 844.91 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/844.91 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 844.91 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 307,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,175.48/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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