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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 850.42 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 850.42 and 367.34 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 850.42 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/850.42 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 850.42 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 312,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,393.28/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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