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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.12, 846.36 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.12, 846.36 and 392.20 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.12 : 846.36 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.12/846.36 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.12x = 846.36 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.12x = 331,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,942.39/613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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