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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.07, 848.81 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.07, 848.81 and 366.65 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.07 : 848.81 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.07/848.81 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.07x = 848.81 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.07x = 311,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,212.86/615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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