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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.21, 846.36 and 364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.21, 846.36 and 364.57 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.21 : 846.36 = 364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.21/846.36 = 364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.21x = 846.36 × 364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.21x = 308,558.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,558.52/613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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