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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.77, 849.77 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.77, 849.77 and 367.11 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.77 : 849.77 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.77/849.77 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.77x = 849.77 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.77x = 311,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,955.73/615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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