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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 848.22 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 848.22 and 381.72 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 848.22 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/848.22 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 848.22 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 323,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,782.54/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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