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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.47, 850.86 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.47, 850.86 and 392.28 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.47 : 850.86 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.47/850.86 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.47x = 850.86 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.47x = 333,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,775.36/616.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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