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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.77, 849.67 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.77, 849.67 and 367.10 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.77 : 849.67 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.77/849.67 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.77x = 849.67 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.77x = 311,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,908.69/615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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