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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 848 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 848 and 393.28 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 848 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/848 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 848 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 333,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,501.44/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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