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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.68, 845.52 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.68, 845.52 and 376.58 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.68 : 845.52 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.68/845.52 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.68x = 845.52 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.68x = 318,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,405.92/612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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