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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.22, 848.94 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.22, 848.94 and 366.56 is: 505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.22 : 848.94 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.22/848.94 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.22x = 848.94 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.22x = 311,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,187.45/615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.81

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