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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.18, 845.96 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.18, 845.96 and 377.07 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.18 : 845.96 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.18/845.96 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.18x = 845.96 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.18x = 318,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,980.02/613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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