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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.47, 847.60 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.47, 847.60 and 393.34 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.47 : 847.60 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.47/847.60 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.47x = 847.60 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.47x = 333,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,394.98/614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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