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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 845.62 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 845.62 and 392.20 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 845.62 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/845.62 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 845.62 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 331,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,652.16/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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