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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 847.80 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 847.80 and 393.84 is: 543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 847.80 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/847.80 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 847.80 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 333,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,897.55/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.03

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