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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.35, 849.27 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.35, 849.27 and 366.81 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.35 : 849.27 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.35/849.27 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.35x = 849.27 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.35x = 311,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,522.85/615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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