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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.51, 845.33 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.51, 845.33 and 363.88 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.51 : 845.33 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.51/845.33 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.51x = 845.33 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.51x = 307,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,598.68/612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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