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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.99, 846.02 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.99, 846.02 and 392.19 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.99 : 846.02 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.99/846.02 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.99x = 846.02 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.99x = 331,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,798.62/612.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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