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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.49, 846.85 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.49, 846.85 and 392.56 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.49 : 846.85 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.49/846.85 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.49x = 846.85 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.49x = 332,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,436.34/613.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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