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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 848.61 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 848.61 and 362.78 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 848.61 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/848.61 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 848.61 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 307,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,858.74/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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