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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 844.59 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 844.59 and 375.99 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 844.59 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/844.59 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 844.59 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 317,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,557.39/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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