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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.31, 846.88 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.31, 846.88 and 393.04 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.31 : 846.88 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.31/846.88 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.31x = 846.88 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.31x = 332,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,857.72/614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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