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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.34, 846.38 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.34, 846.38 and 364.68 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.34 : 846.38 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.34/846.38 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.34x = 846.38 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.34x = 308,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,657.86/613.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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