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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.38, 844.84 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.38, 844.84 and 363.52 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.38 : 844.84 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.38/844.84 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.38x = 844.84 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.38x = 307,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,116.24/612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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