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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 848.70 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 848.70 and 366.18 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 848.70 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/848.70 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 848.70 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 310,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,776.97/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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