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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.34, 848.97 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.34, 848.97 and 366.70 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.34 : 848.97 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.34/848.97 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.34x = 848.97 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.34x = 311,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,317.30/615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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