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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.18, 846.12 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.18, 846.12 and 392.14 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.18 : 846.12 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.18/846.12 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.18x = 846.12 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.18x = 331,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,797.50/613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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