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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.96, 847.40 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.96, 847.40 and 365.32 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.96 : 847.40 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.96/847.40 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.96x = 847.40 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.96x = 309,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,571.40/613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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