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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 847.49 and 393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 847.49 and 393.33 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 847.49 = 393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/847.49 = 393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 847.49 × 393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 333,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,341.28/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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