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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 846.90 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 846.90 and 361.76 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 846.90 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/846.90 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 846.90 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 306,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,370.31/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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