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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 846.14 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 846.14 and 380.25 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 846.14 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/846.14 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 846.14 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 321,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,742.83/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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