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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.42, 847.88 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.42, 847.88 and 362.37 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.42 : 847.88 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.42/847.88 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.42x = 847.88 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.42x = 307,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,249.00/614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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