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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 844.80 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 844.80 and 363.60 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 844.80 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/844.80 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 844.80 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 307,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,169.28/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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