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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 848.94 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 848.94 and 366.50 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 848.94 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/848.94 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 848.94 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 311,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,136.51/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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