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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 848.07 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 848.07 and 366.03 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 848.07 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/848.07 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 848.07 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 310,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,419.06/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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