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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 848.97 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 848.97 and 363.27 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 848.97 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/848.97 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 848.97 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 308,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,405.33/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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