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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.58 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.58 and 393.16 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.58 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.58 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.58 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 333,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,234.55/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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