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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.89, 848.50 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.89, 848.50 and 378.77 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.89 : 848.50 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.89/848.50 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.89x = 848.50 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.89x = 321,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,386.35/614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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