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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 848.27 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 848.27 and 394 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 848.27 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/848.27 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 848.27 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 334,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,218.38/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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