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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 848.85 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 848.85 and 366.46 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 848.85 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/848.85 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 848.85 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 311,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,069.57/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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