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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 847.36 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 847.36 and 365.48 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 847.36 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/847.36 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 847.36 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 309,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,693.13/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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