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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 847.80 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 847.80 and 381.24 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 847.80 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/847.80 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 847.80 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 323,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,215.27/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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