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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.69, 847.02 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.69, 847.02 and 365.02 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.69 : 847.02 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.69/847.02 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.69x = 847.02 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.69x = 309,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,179.24/613.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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