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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.55, 845.40 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.55, 845.40 and 376.51 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.55 : 845.40 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.55/845.40 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.55x = 845.40 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.55x = 318,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,301.55/612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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