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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 849.72 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 849.72 and 367.08 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 849.72 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/849.72 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 849.72 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 311,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,915.22/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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