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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 848.15 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 848.15 and 365.86 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 848.15 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/848.15 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 848.15 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 310,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,304.16/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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