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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.09, 848.70 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.09, 848.70 and 366.39 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.09 : 848.70 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.09/848.70 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.09x = 848.70 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.09x = 310,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,955.19/615.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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