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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.88, 846.72 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.88, 846.72 and 377.66 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.88 : 846.72 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.88/846.72 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.88x = 846.72 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.88x = 319,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,774.39/613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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