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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.01, 848.44 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.01, 848.44 and 366.20 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.01 : 848.44 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.01/848.44 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.01x = 848.44 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.01x = 310,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,698.73/615.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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