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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.96, 845.82 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.96, 845.82 and 364.29 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.96 : 845.82 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.96/845.82 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.96x = 845.82 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.96x = 308,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,123.77/612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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