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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 848.73 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 848.73 and 366.51 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 848.73 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/848.73 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 848.73 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 311,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,068.03/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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