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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.71, 849.66 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.71, 849.66 and 367.14 is: 506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.71 : 849.66 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.71/849.66 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.71x = 849.66 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.71x = 311,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,938.09/615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.64

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