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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 920.52 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 920.52 and 357 is: 535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 920.52 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/920.52 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 920.52 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 328,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,625.64/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.50

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