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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 847.71 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 847.71 and 365.48 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 847.71 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/847.71 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 847.71 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 309,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,821.05/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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