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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 844.98 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 844.98 and 391.44 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 844.98 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/844.98 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 844.98 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 330,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,758.97/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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