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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 848.49 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 848.49 and 366.09 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 848.49 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/848.49 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 848.49 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 310,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,626.82/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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