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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.60, 846.72 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.60, 846.72 and 380.68 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.60 : 846.72 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.60/846.72 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.60x = 846.72 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.60x = 322,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,329.37/613.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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