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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 848.39 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 848.39 and 366.24 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 848.39 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/848.39 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 848.39 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 310,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,714.35/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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