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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 848.07 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 848.07 and 393.57 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 848.07 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/848.07 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 848.07 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 333,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,774.91/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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