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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 846.72 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 846.72 and 392.64 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 846.72 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/846.72 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 846.72 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 332,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,456.14/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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