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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.21, 846.14 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.21, 846.14 and 373.82 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.21 : 846.14 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.21/846.14 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.21x = 846.14 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.21x = 316,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,304.05/613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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