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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.96 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.96 and 381.52 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.96 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.96 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.96 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 323,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,513.70/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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