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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 847.77 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 847.77 and 365.70 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 847.77 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/847.77 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 847.77 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 310,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,029.49/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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