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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 847.86 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 847.86 and 365.82 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 847.86 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/847.86 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 847.86 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 310,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,164.15/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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