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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 850.21 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 850.21 and 395.04 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 850.21 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/850.21 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 850.21 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 335,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,860.73/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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