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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.29, 847.51 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.29, 847.51 and 393.37 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.29 : 847.51 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.29/847.51 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.29x = 847.51 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.29x = 333,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,385.08/614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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