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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.35, 849.32 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.35, 849.32 and 366.66 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.35 : 849.32 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.35/849.32 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.35x = 849.32 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.35x = 311,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,409.84/615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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