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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 845.52 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 845.52 and 364.22 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 845.52 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/845.52 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 845.52 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 307,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,955.29/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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