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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 849.94 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 849.94 and 367.28 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 849.94 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/849.94 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 849.94 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 312,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,165.96/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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