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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 849.36 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 849.36 and 394.90 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 849.36 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/849.36 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 849.36 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 335,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,412.26/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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