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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.12, 845.76 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.12, 845.76 and 388.80 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.12 : 845.76 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.12/845.76 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.12x = 845.76 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.12x = 328,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,831.49/613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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