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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 845.46 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 845.46 and 363.98 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 845.46 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/845.46 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 845.46 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 307,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,732.64/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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