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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 849.90 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 849.90 and 367.19 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 849.90 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/849.90 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 849.90 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 312,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,074.78/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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