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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 847.31 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 847.31 and 365.31 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 847.31 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/847.31 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 847.31 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 309,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,528.99/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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