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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 847.22 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 847.22 and 381.26 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 847.22 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/847.22 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 847.22 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 323,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,011.10/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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