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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.35, 847.74 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.35, 847.74 and 393.22 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.35 : 847.74 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.35/847.74 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.35x = 847.74 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.35x = 333,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,348.32/614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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