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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 845.23 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 845.23 and 363.98 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 845.23 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/845.23 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 845.23 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 307,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,646.82/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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