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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 848.25 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 848.25 and 366 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 848.25 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/848.25 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 848.25 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 310,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,459.50/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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