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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 847.72 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 847.72 and 365.81 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 847.72 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/847.72 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 847.72 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 310,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,099.30/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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