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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 847.20 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 847.20 and 380.96 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 847.20 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/847.20 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 847.20 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 322,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,749.31/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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