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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.37, 848.13 and 393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.37, 848.13 and 393.45 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.37 : 848.13 = 393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.37/848.13 = 393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.37x = 848.13 × 393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.37x = 333,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,694.78/614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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