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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 846.88 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 846.88 and 392.55 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 846.88 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/846.88 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 846.88 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 332,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,438.51/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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