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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 848.26 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 848.26 and 366.05 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 848.26 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/848.26 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 848.26 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 310,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,505.57/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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