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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 848 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 848 and 378.40 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 848 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/848 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 848 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 320,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,883.20/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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