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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.19, 846.33 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.19, 846.33 and 392.09 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.19 : 846.33 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.19/846.33 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.19x = 846.33 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.19x = 331,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,837.53/613.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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