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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 847.44 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 847.44 and 381.60 is: 526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 847.44 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/847.44 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 847.44 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 323,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,383.10/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.24

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