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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.06, 846.23 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.06, 846.23 and 392.60 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.06 : 846.23 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.06/846.23 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.06x = 846.23 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.06x = 332,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,230.05/613.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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