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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.21, 846.03 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.21, 846.03 and 377.03 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.21 : 846.03 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.21/846.03 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.21x = 846.03 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.21x = 318,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,978.69/613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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