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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 850.17 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 850.17 and 367.38 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 850.17 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/850.17 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 850.17 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 312,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,335.45/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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