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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 847.33 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 847.33 and 380.88 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 847.33 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/847.33 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 847.33 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 322,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,729.15/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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