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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.95, 848.73 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.95, 848.73 and 366.30 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.95 : 848.73 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.95/848.73 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.95x = 848.73 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.95x = 310,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,889.80/614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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