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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 847.56 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 847.56 and 393.26 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 847.56 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/847.56 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 847.56 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 333,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,309.33/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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