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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 845.82 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 845.82 and 364.25 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 845.82 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/845.82 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 845.82 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 308,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,093.42/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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