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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.48, 845.07 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.48, 845.07 and 363.70 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.48 : 845.07 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.48/845.07 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.48x = 845.07 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.48x = 307,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,347.73/612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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