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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 848.34 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 848.34 and 366.12 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 848.34 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/848.34 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 848.34 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 310,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,594.24/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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