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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 848.05 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 848.05 and 365.85 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 848.05 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/848.05 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 848.05 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 310,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,258.18/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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