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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.57, 845.46 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.57, 845.46 and 363.81 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.57 : 845.46 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.57/845.46 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.57x = 845.46 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.57x = 307,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,586.80/612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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