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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.92, 845.88 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.92, 845.88 and 380 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.92 : 845.88 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.92/845.88 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.92x = 845.88 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.92x = 321,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,434.40/612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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