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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 848.70 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 848.70 and 366.22 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 848.70 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/848.70 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 848.70 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 310,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,810.91/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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