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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 848.35 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 848.35 and 362.66 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 848.35 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/848.35 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 848.35 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 307,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,662.61/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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