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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 848.10 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 848.10 and 365.68 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 848.10 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/848.10 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 848.10 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 310,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,133.21/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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