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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.01, 846.95 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.01, 846.95 and 365.15 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.01 : 846.95 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.01/846.95 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.01x = 846.95 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.01x = 309,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,264.08/614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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