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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.90, 845.89 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.90, 845.89 and 376.88 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.90 : 845.89 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.90/845.89 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.90x = 845.89 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.90x = 318,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,800.20/612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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