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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.72, 849.77 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.72, 849.77 and 367.05 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.72 : 849.77 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.72/849.77 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.72x = 849.77 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.72x = 311,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,906.24/615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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