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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 848.80 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 848.80 and 382.08 is: 527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 848.80 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/848.80 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 848.80 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 324,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,309.50/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.44

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