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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.77, 848.33 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.77, 848.33 and 366.03 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.77 : 848.33 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.77/848.33 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.77x = 848.33 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.77x = 310,514.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,514.23/614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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