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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.11, 848.69 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.11, 848.69 and 366.32 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.11 : 848.69 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.11/848.69 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.11x = 848.69 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.11x = 310,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,892.12/615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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