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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.73 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.73 and 393.26 is: 542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.73 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.73 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.73 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 333,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,378.30/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.77

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