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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.59, 846.87 and 365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.59, 846.87 and 365.05 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.59 : 846.87 = 365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.59/846.87 = 365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.59x = 846.87 × 365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.59x = 309,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,149.89/613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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