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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 847.38 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 847.38 and 381.16 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 847.38 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/847.38 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 847.38 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 322,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,987.36/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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