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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.99, 920.78 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.99, 920.78 and 353.94 is: 530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.99 : 920.78 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.99/920.78 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.99x = 920.78 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.99x = 325,900.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,900.87/613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.79

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