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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.64, 845.39 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.64, 845.39 and 376.56 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.64 : 845.39 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.64/845.39 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.64x = 845.39 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.64x = 318,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,341.00/612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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