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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 847.91 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 847.91 and 393.39 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 847.91 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/847.91 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 847.91 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 333,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,559.31/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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