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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.37, 844.98 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.37, 844.98 and 376.36 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.37 : 844.98 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.37/844.98 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.37x = 844.98 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.37x = 318,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,016.67/612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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