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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 849.57 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 849.57 and 366.89 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 849.57 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/849.57 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 849.57 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 311,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,694.49/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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