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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 850.68 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 850.68 and 395.19 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 850.68 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/850.68 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 850.68 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 336,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,180.23/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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