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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.83, 848.20 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.83, 848.20 and 393.70 is: 543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.83 : 848.20 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.83/848.20 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.83x = 848.20 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.83x = 333,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,936.34/614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.14

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