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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.73, 849.60 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.73, 849.60 and 367.13 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.73 : 849.60 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.73/849.60 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.73x = 849.60 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.73x = 311,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,913.65/615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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