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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 847.23 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 847.23 and 361.78 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 847.23 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/847.23 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 847.23 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 306,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,510.87/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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