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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 847.31 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 847.31 and 381.39 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 847.31 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/847.31 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 847.31 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 323,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,153.65/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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