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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 848.04 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 848.04 and 365.92 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 848.04 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/848.04 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 848.04 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 310,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,314.80/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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