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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.35, 850.19 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.35, 850.19 and 395.22 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.35 : 850.19 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.35/850.19 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.35x = 850.19 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.35x = 336,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,012.09/616.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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