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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 848.95 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 848.95 and 366.53 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 848.95 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/848.95 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 848.95 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 311,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,160.48/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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