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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 848.01 and 365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 848.01 and 365.89 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 848.01 = 365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/848.01 = 365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 848.01 × 365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 310,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,274.14/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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