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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.41, 845.15 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.41, 845.15 and 363.74 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.41 : 845.15 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.41/845.15 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.41x = 845.15 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.41x = 307,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,414.86/612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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