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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 846.68 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 846.68 and 364.92 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 846.68 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/846.68 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 846.68 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 308,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,965.47/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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