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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 850.32 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 850.32 and 367.52 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 850.32 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/850.32 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 850.32 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 312,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,509.61/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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