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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.82, 847.26 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.82, 847.26 and 365.24 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.82 : 847.26 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.82/847.26 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.82x = 847.26 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.82x = 309,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,453.24/613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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