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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 850.09 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 850.09 and 364.04 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 850.09 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/850.09 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 850.09 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 309,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,466.76/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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