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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.63, 846.84 and 377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.63, 846.84 and 377.59 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.63 : 846.84 = 377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.63/846.84 = 377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.63x = 846.84 × 377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.63x = 319,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,757.08/613.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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