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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 848.93 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 848.93 and 366.49 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 848.93 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/848.93 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 848.93 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 311,124.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,124.36/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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