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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 847.75 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 847.75 and 365.72 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 847.75 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/847.75 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 847.75 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 310,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,039.42/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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