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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.19, 849.09 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.19, 849.09 and 366.52 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.19 : 849.09 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.19/849.09 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.19x = 849.09 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.19x = 311,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,208.47/615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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