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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 848.78 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 848.78 and 366.32 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 848.78 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/848.78 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 848.78 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 310,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,925.09/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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