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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 850.07 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 850.07 and 336.24 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 850.07 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/850.07 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 850.07 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 285,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,824.57/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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