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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 849.60 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 849.60 and 367 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 849.60 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/849.60 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 849.60 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 311,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,803.20/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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