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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 847.61 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 847.61 and 365.64 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 847.61 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/847.61 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 847.61 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 309,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,920.12/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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