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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.82 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.82 and 365.70 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.82 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.82 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.82 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 310,047.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,047.77/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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