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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 847.56 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 847.56 and 393.04 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 847.56 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/847.56 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 847.56 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 333,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,124.98/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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