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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 847.26 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 847.26 and 390.06 is: 538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 847.26 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/847.26 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 847.26 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 330,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,482.24/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.12

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