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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 847.30 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 847.30 and 389.94 is: 538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 847.30 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/847.30 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 847.30 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 330,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,390.95/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.08

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