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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.42, 847.72 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.42, 847.72 and 378.40 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.42 : 847.72 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.42/847.72 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.42x = 847.72 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.42x = 320,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,777.25/614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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