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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.15, 848.61 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.15, 848.61 and 366.30 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.15 : 848.61 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.15/848.61 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.15x = 848.61 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.15x = 310,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,845.84/615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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