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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 848.98 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 848.98 and 363.16 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 848.98 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/848.98 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 848.98 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 308,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,315.58/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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