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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.41 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.41 and 392.86 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.41 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.41 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.41 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 332,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,913.49/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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