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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 848.10 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 848.10 and 365.90 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 848.10 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/848.10 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 848.10 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 310,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,316.69/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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