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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 848.74 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 848.74 and 366.35 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 848.74 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/848.74 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 848.74 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 310,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,935.90/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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