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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 846.72 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 846.72 and 364.68 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 846.72 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/846.72 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 846.72 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 308,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,781.85/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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