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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.30, 846.59 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.30, 846.59 and 392.37 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.30 : 846.59 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.30/846.59 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.30x = 846.59 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.30x = 332,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,174.56/613.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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