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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 847.50 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 847.50 and 365.54 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 847.50 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/847.50 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 847.50 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 309,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,795.15/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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