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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.91, 850.05 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.91, 850.05 and 367.24 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.91 : 850.05 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.91/850.05 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.91x = 850.05 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.91x = 312,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,172.36/615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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