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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.32, 849.22 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.32, 849.22 and 366.76 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.32 : 849.22 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.32/849.22 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.32x = 849.22 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.32x = 311,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,459.93/615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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