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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 845.01 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 845.01 and 363.69 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 845.01 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/845.01 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 845.01 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 307,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,321.69/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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