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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 846.84 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 846.84 and 364.98 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 846.84 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/846.84 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 846.84 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 309,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,079.66/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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