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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 847.35 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 847.35 and 378.04 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 847.35 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/847.35 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 847.35 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 320,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,332.19/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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