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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 845.88 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 845.88 and 376.84 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 845.88 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/845.88 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 845.88 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 318,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,761.42/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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