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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 850.14 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 850.14 and 395.40 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 850.14 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/850.14 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 850.14 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 336,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,145.36/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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