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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.34, 846.16 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.34, 846.16 and 392.24 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.34 : 846.16 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.34/846.16 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.34x = 846.16 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.34x = 331,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,897.80/613.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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