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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 847.05 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 847.05 and 392.94 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 847.05 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/847.05 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 847.05 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 332,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,839.83/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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