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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.87, 847.17 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.87, 847.17 and 365.20 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.87 : 847.17 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.87/847.17 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.87x = 847.17 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.87x = 309,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,384.37/613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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