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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 847.77 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 847.77 and 365.85 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 847.77 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/847.77 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 847.77 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 310,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,156.65/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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