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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 848.16 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 848.16 and 390.38 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 848.16 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/848.16 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 848.16 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 331,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,104.70/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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