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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 845.73 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 845.73 and 392.18 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 845.73 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/845.73 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 845.73 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 331,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,674.16/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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