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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.44, 844.92 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.44, 844.92 and 376.31 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.44 : 844.92 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.44/844.92 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.44x = 844.92 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.44x = 317,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,951.85/612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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