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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.86, 846.80 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.86, 846.80 and 365.09 is: 503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.86 : 846.80 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.86/846.80 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.86x = 846.80 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.86x = 309,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,152.15/613.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.62

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