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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 849.92 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 849.92 and 367.31 is: 506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 849.92 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/849.92 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 849.92 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 312,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,184.40/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.77

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