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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.55, 845.35 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.55, 845.35 and 363.88 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.55 : 845.35 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.55/845.35 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.55x = 845.35 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.55x = 307,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,605.96/612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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