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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.16, 845.88 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.16, 845.88 and 392 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.16 : 845.88 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.16/845.88 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.16x = 845.88 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.16x = 331,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,584.96/613.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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