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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.00, 847.33 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.00, 847.33 and 392.67 is: 541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.00 : 847.33 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.00/847.33 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.00x = 847.33 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.00x = 332,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,720.09/614.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.89

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