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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 845.87 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 845.87 and 392.35 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 845.87 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/845.87 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 845.87 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 331,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,877.09/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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