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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.60, 846.66 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.60, 846.66 and 364.80 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.60 : 846.66 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.60/846.66 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.60x = 846.66 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.60x = 308,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,861.57/613.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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