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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 849.94 and 367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 849.94 and 367.33 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 849.94 = 367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/849.94 = 367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 849.94 × 367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 312,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,208.46/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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