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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.25, 847.67 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.25, 847.67 and 365.58 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 847.67 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/847.67 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 847.67 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 309,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,889.37/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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