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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.79, 845.32 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.79, 845.32 and 388.32 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.79 : 845.32 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.79/845.32 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.79x = 845.32 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.79x = 328,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,254.66/612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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