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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 847.08 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 847.08 and 389.52 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 847.08 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/847.08 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 847.08 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 329,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,954.60/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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