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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.68, 845.22 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.68, 845.22 and 363.86 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.68 : 845.22 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.68/845.22 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.68x = 845.22 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.68x = 307,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,540.01/612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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