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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 849.62 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 849.62 and 367.07 is: 506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 849.62 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/849.62 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 849.62 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 311,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,866.68/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.37

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