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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.83, 846.92 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.83, 846.92 and 365.20 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.83 : 846.92 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.83/846.92 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.83x = 846.92 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.83x = 309,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,295.18/613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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