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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 847.77 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 847.77 and 352.37 is: 486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 847.77 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/847.77 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 847.77 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 298,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,728.71/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.24

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