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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.71, 846.72 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.71, 846.72 and 377.53 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.71 : 846.72 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.71/846.72 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.71x = 846.72 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.71x = 319,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,662.20/613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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