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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 846.38 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 846.38 and 392.18 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 846.38 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/846.38 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 846.38 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 331,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,930.06/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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