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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 848.30 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 848.30 and 366.14 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 848.30 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/848.30 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 848.30 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 310,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,596.56/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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