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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.95, 848.45 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.95, 848.45 and 393.52 is: 542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.95 : 848.45 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.95/848.45 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.95x = 848.45 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.95x = 333,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,882.04/614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.94

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