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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.70, 849.54 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.70, 849.54 and 367.13 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.70 : 849.54 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.70/849.54 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.70x = 849.54 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.70x = 311,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,893.06/615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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