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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 849.20 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 849.20 and 366.82 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 849.20 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/849.20 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 849.20 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 311,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,499.59/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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