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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.40, 845.05 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.40, 845.05 and 363.67 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.40 : 845.05 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.40/845.05 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.40x = 845.05 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.40x = 307,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,319.33/612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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