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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.79, 846.81 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.79, 846.81 and 392.72 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.79 : 846.81 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.79/846.81 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.79x = 846.81 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.79x = 332,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,559.22/613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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