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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.26, 844.86 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.26, 844.86 and 363.72 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.26 : 844.86 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.26/844.86 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.26x = 844.86 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.26x = 307,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,292.48/612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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