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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.69, 848.40 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.69, 848.40 and 366.02 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.69 : 848.40 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.69/848.40 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.69x = 848.40 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.69x = 310,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,531.37/614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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