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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.51, 846.55 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.51, 846.55 and 377.39 is: 520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.51 : 846.55 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.51/846.55 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.51x = 846.55 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.51x = 319,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,479.50/613.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.74

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