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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.08, 846 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.08, 846 and 364.32 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.08 : 846 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.08/846 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.08x = 846 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.08x = 308,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,214.72/613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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