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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.21, 846.17 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.21, 846.17 and 364.59 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.21 : 846.17 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.21/846.17 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.21x = 846.17 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.21x = 308,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,500.89/613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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