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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.01, 845.71 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.01, 845.71 and 388.94 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.01 : 845.71 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.01/845.71 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.01x = 845.71 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.01x = 328,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,925.25/613.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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