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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.34, 849.09 and 366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.34, 849.09 and 366.61 is: 505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.34 : 849.09 = 366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.34/849.09 = 366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.34x = 849.09 × 366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.34x = 311,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,285.73/615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.88

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