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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.32, 846.16 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.32, 846.16 and 364.72 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.32 : 846.16 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.32/846.16 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.32x = 846.16 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.32x = 308,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,611.48/613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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