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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.25, 847.49 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.25, 847.49 and 365.45 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 847.49 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/847.49 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 847.49 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 309,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,709.16/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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