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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 847.56 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 847.56 and 381.28 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 847.56 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/847.56 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 847.56 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 323,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,157.68/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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