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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.55, 846.78 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.55, 846.78 and 377.51 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.55 : 846.78 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.55/846.78 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.55x = 846.78 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.55x = 319,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,667.92/613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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