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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 848.76 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 848.76 and 366.54 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 848.76 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/848.76 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 848.76 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 311,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,104.49/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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