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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.11, 847.24 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.11, 847.24 and 365.44 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.11 : 847.24 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.11/847.24 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.11x = 847.24 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.11x = 309,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,615.39/614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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