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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 850.14 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 850.14 and 392.16 is: 541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 850.14 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/850.14 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 850.14 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 333,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,390.90/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.10

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