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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.88, 847.26 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.88, 847.26 and 377.87 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.88 : 847.26 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.88/847.26 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.88x = 847.26 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.88x = 320,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,149.90/613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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