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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.52, 845.07 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.52, 845.07 and 363.94 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.52 : 845.07 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.52/845.07 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.52x = 845.07 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.52x = 307,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,554.78/612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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