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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 846.99 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 846.99 and 392.73 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 846.99 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/846.99 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 846.99 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 332,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,638.38/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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