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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.11, 847.19 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.11, 847.19 and 365.29 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.11 : 847.19 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.11/847.19 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.11x = 847.19 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.11x = 309,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,471.32/614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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