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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 849.98 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 849.98 and 367.39 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 849.98 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/849.98 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 849.98 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 312,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,270.82/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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