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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.30, 847.70 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.30, 847.70 and 365.64 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.30 : 847.70 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.30/847.70 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.30x = 847.70 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.30x = 309,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,954.16/614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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