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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.27, 846.13 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.27, 846.13 and 380.39 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.27 : 846.13 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.27/846.13 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.27x = 846.13 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.27x = 321,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,857.49/613.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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