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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 845.53 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 845.53 and 380.03 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 845.53 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/845.53 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 845.53 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 321,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,326.77/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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