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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.39, 850.37 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.39, 850.37 and 392.31 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.39 : 850.37 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.39/850.37 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.39x = 850.37 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.39x = 333,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,606.69/616.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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