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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 848.86 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 848.86 and 366.53 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 848.86 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/848.86 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 848.86 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 311,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,129.56/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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