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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.84, 846.82 and 392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.84, 846.82 and 392.71 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.84 : 846.82 = 392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.84/846.82 = 392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.84x = 846.82 × 392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.84x = 332,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,548.48/613.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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