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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 848.02 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 848.02 and 362.54 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 848.02 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/848.02 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 848.02 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 307,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,441.17/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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