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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 846.99 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 846.99 and 365.19 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 846.99 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/846.99 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 846.99 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 309,313.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,313.87/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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