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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 849.61 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 849.61 and 367.16 is: 506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 849.61 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/849.61 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 849.61 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 311,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,942.81/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.69

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