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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.41, 849.20 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.41, 849.20 and 366.68 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.41 : 849.20 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.41/849.20 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.41x = 849.20 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.41x = 311,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,384.95/615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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