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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 846.36 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 846.36 and 392.44 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 846.36 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/846.36 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 846.36 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 332,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,145.52/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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