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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 845.51 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 845.51 and 363.92 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 845.51 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/845.51 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 845.51 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 307,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,691.95/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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