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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 846.54 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 846.54 and 364.72 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 846.54 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/846.54 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 846.54 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 308,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,750.07/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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