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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 847.66 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 847.66 and 365.61 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 847.66 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/847.66 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 847.66 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 309,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,907.74/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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