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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.69, 848.22 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.69, 848.22 and 393.61 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.69 : 848.22 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.69/848.22 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.69x = 848.22 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.69x = 333,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,868.08/614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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