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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 845.64 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 845.64 and 392.04 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 845.64 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/845.64 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 845.64 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 331,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,524.71/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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