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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 848.90 and 394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 848.90 and 394.33 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 848.90 = 394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/848.90 = 394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 848.90 × 394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 334,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,746.74/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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