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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 848.97 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 848.97 and 363.26 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 848.97 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/848.97 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 848.97 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 308,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,396.84/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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