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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.39, 848.97 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.39, 848.97 and 366.59 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.39 : 848.97 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.39/848.97 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.39x = 848.97 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.39x = 311,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,219.67/615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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