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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.10, 846.34 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.10, 846.34 and 392.06 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.10 : 846.34 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.10/846.34 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.10x = 846.34 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.10x = 331,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,816.06/613.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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