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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.11, 847.57 and 393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.11, 847.57 and 393.05 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.11 : 847.57 = 393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.11/847.57 = 393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.11x = 847.57 × 393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.11x = 333,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,133.15/614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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