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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 850.16 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 850.16 and 367.45 is: 507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 850.16 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/850.16 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 850.16 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 312,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,391.29/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.15

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