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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 849.76 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 849.76 and 367.09 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 849.76 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/849.76 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 849.76 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 311,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,935.36/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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