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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.35, 844.97 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.35, 844.97 and 363.68 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.35 : 844.97 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.35/844.97 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.35x = 844.97 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.35x = 307,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,292.65/612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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