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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 848.75 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 848.75 and 366.42 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 848.75 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/848.75 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 848.75 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 310,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,997.14/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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