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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.54, 850.68 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.54, 850.68 and 395.50 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.54 : 850.68 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.54/850.68 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.54x = 850.68 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.54x = 336,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,443.94/616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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