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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 848.63 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 848.63 and 394.25 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 848.63 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/848.63 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 848.63 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 334,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,566.16/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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