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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 846.32 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 846.32 and 380.44 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 846.32 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/846.32 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 846.32 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 321,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,973.98/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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