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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.32, 848.83 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.32, 848.83 and 366.55 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.32 : 848.83 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.32/848.83 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.32x = 848.83 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.32x = 311,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,138.67/615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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