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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 848.88 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 848.88 and 394.07 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 848.88 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/848.88 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 848.88 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 334,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,513.90/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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