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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 850.07 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 850.07 and 336.24 is: 464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 850.07 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/850.07 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 850.07 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 285,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,828.38/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.02

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