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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 847.53 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 847.53 and 393.27 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 847.53 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/847.53 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 847.53 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 333,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,308.12/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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