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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 844.96 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 844.96 and 350.26 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 844.96 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/844.96 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 844.96 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 295,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,955.69/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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