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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.42 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.42 and 377.93 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.42 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.42 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.42 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 320,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,265.44/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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