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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 849.43 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 849.43 and 366.85 is: 506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 849.43 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/849.43 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 849.43 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 311,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,613.40/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.20

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