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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 850.14 and 394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 850.14 and 394.99 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 850.14 = 394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/850.14 = 394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 850.14 × 394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 335,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,794.67/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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