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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 849.97 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 849.97 and 367.26 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 849.97 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/849.97 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 849.97 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 312,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,155.73/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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