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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 846.42 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 846.42 and 392.75 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 846.42 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/846.42 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 846.42 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 332,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,433.69/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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