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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.53, 845.78 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.53, 845.78 and 380.25 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.53 : 845.78 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.53/845.78 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.53x = 845.78 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.53x = 321,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,605.94/613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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