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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 848.40 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 848.40 and 366.11 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 848.40 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/848.40 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 848.40 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 310,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,601.65/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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