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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.54 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.54 and 365.72 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.54 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.54 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.54 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 309,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,962.33/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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