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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 845.60 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 845.60 and 388.54 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 845.60 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/845.60 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 845.60 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 328,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,548.54/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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