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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.98, 847.40 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.98, 847.40 and 365.45 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.98 : 847.40 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.98/847.40 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.98x = 847.40 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.98x = 309,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,676.27/613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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