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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.83 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.83 and 378.30 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.83 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.83 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.83 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 320,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,738.69/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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