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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.52, 845.24 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.52, 845.24 and 376.40 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.52 : 845.24 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.52/845.24 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.52x = 845.24 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.52x = 318,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,148.34/612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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