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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 848.03 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 848.03 and 365.70 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 848.03 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/848.03 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 848.03 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 310,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,124.57/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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