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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 848.21 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 848.21 and 366.02 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 848.21 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/848.21 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 848.21 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 310,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,458.50/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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