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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 847.62 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 847.62 and 365.50 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 847.62 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/847.62 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 847.62 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 309,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,805.11/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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