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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 847.07 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 847.07 and 380.77 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 847.07 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/847.07 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 847.07 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 322,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,536.25/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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