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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.74, 849.56 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.74, 849.56 and 366.95 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.74 : 849.56 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.74/849.56 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.74x = 849.56 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.74x = 311,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,739.96/615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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