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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 848.93 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 848.93 and 363.03 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 848.93 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/848.93 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 848.93 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 308,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,185.24/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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