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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 848.34 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 848.34 and 393.36 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 848.34 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/848.34 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 848.34 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 333,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,703.02/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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