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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 845.80 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 845.80 and 364.32 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 845.80 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/845.80 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 845.80 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 308,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,140.95/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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