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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.33, 844.83 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.33, 844.83 and 363.72 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.33 : 844.83 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.33/844.83 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.33x = 844.83 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.33x = 307,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,281.57/612.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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