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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 848.32 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 848.32 and 378.78 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 848.32 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/848.32 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 848.32 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 321,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,324.65/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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