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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.73, 845.45 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.73, 845.45 and 364.11 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.73 : 845.45 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.73/845.45 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.73x = 845.45 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.73x = 307,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,839.98/612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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