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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.44 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.44 and 365.56 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.44 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.44 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.44 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 309,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,790.17/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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