Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 848 and 365.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614.52, 848 and 365.86 is: 504.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614.52 : 848 = 365.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614.52/848 = 365.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614.52x = 848 × 365.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614.52x = 310,249.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,249.28/614.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504.86
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