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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 847.60 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 847.60 and 393.61 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 847.60 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/847.60 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 847.60 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 333,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,623.84/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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