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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 849.04 and 366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 849.04 and 366.61 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 849.04 = 366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/849.04 = 366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 849.04 × 366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 311,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,266.55/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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