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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.71, 848.22 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.71, 848.22 and 366.11 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.71 : 848.22 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.71/848.22 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.71x = 848.22 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.71x = 310,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,541.82/614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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