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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 847.47 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 847.47 and 365.46 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 847.47 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/847.47 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 847.47 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 309,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,716.39/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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