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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 850.12 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 850.12 and 367.54 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 850.12 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/850.12 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 850.12 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 312,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,453.10/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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