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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 848.26 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.50, 848.26 and 365.78 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.50 : 848.26 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.50/848.26 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.50x = 848.26 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.50x = 310,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,274.35/614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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