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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.36, 845.12 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.36, 845.12 and 363.74 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.36 : 845.12 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.36/845.12 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.36x = 845.12 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.36x = 307,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,397.90/612.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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