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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 847.43 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 847.43 and 365.38 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 847.43 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/847.43 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 847.43 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 309,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,633.97/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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