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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 849.15 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 849.15 and 366.75 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 849.15 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/849.15 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 849.15 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 311,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,425.76/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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