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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 847.96 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 847.96 and 390.38 is: 539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 847.96 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/847.96 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 847.96 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 331,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,026.62/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.11

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