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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.88, 846.05 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.88, 846.05 and 392.13 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.88 : 846.05 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.88/846.05 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.88x = 846.05 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.88x = 331,759.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,759.63/612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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