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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 847.56 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 847.56 and 365.55 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 847.56 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/847.56 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 847.56 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 309,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,825.56/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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