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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 847.45 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 847.45 and 377.80 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 847.45 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/847.45 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 847.45 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 320,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,167.61/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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