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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.84, 846.85 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.84, 846.85 and 392.74 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.84 : 846.85 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.84/846.85 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.84x = 846.85 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.84x = 332,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,591.87/613.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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