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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.99, 849.68 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.99, 849.68 and 367.14 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.99 : 849.68 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.99/849.68 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.99x = 849.68 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.99x = 311,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,951.52/615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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