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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 845.41 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 845.41 and 363.99 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 845.41 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/845.41 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 845.41 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 307,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,720.79/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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