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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 844.70 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 844.70 and 363.42 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 844.70 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/844.70 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 844.70 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 306,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,979.06/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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