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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.36, 846.50 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.36, 846.50 and 364.74 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.36 : 846.50 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.36/846.50 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.36x = 846.50 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.36x = 308,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,752.41/613.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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