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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 848.30 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 848.30 and 375.37 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 848.30 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/848.30 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 848.30 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 318,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,426.41/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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