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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.87, 848.34 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.87, 848.34 and 378.86 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.87 : 848.34 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.87/848.34 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.87x = 848.34 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.87x = 321,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,397.75/614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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