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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 849.69 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 849.69 and 367.02 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 849.69 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/849.69 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 849.69 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 311,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,853.22/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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