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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 850.19 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 850.19 and 395.12 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 850.19 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/850.19 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 850.19 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 335,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,920.85/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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