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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 848.01 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 848.01 and 365.68 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 848.01 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/848.01 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 848.01 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 310,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,100.30/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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