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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.97, 847.08 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.97, 847.08 and 377.68 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.97 : 847.08 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.97/847.08 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.97x = 847.08 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.97x = 319,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,923.06/613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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