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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.61, 848.26 and 393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.61, 848.26 and 393.55 is: 543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.61 : 848.26 = 393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.61/848.26 = 393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.61x = 848.26 × 393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.61x = 333,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,832.72/614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.16

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