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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.85, 845.34 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.85, 845.34 and 364.16 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.85 : 845.34 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.85/845.34 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.85x = 845.34 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.85x = 307,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,836.20/612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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