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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.57, 849.70 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.57, 849.70 and 366.97 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.57 : 849.70 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.57/849.70 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.57x = 849.70 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.57x = 311,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,814.55/615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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