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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 848.33 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 848.33 and 366.11 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 848.33 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/848.33 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 848.33 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 310,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,582.10/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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