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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.47, 846.23 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.47, 846.23 and 392.34 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.47 : 846.23 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.47/846.23 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.47x = 846.23 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.47x = 332,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,004.74/613.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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