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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 848.55 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 848.55 and 366.17 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 848.55 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/848.55 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 848.55 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 310,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,714.47/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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