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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 849.84 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 849.84 and 395.14 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 849.84 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/849.84 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 849.84 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 335,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,805.78/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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