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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 848.21 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 848.21 and 365.97 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 848.21 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/848.21 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 848.21 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 310,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,419.41/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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