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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.74 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.74 and 365.63 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.74 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.74 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.74 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 309,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,962.67/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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