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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.21, 850.25 and 395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.21, 850.25 and 395.13 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.21 : 850.25 = 395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.21/850.25 = 395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.21x = 850.25 × 395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.21x = 335,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,956.45/616.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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