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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 847.62 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 847.62 and 393.12 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 847.62 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/847.62 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 847.62 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 333,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,216.37/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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