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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 847.26 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 847.26 and 365.36 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 847.26 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/847.26 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 847.26 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 309,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,550.68/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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