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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 848.25 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 848.25 and 393.74 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 848.25 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/848.25 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 848.25 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 333,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,989.96/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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