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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.48, 845.06 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.48, 845.06 and 363.72 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.48 : 845.06 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.48/845.06 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.48x = 845.06 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.48x = 307,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,365.22/612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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