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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.39, 845.16 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.39, 845.16 and 363.74 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.39 : 845.16 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.39/845.16 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.39x = 845.16 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.39x = 307,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,418.69/612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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