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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.71, 849.62 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.71, 849.62 and 367.00 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.71 : 849.62 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.71/849.62 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.71x = 849.62 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.71x = 311,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,809.33/615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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