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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.85, 846.74 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.85, 846.74 and 392.72 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.85 : 846.74 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.85/846.74 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.85x = 846.74 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.85x = 332,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,528.48/613.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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