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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.51, 847.64 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.51, 847.64 and 365.66 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.51 : 847.64 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.51/847.64 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.51x = 847.64 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.51x = 309,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,941.98/614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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