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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 850.26 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 850.26 and 354.12 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 850.26 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/850.26 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 850.26 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 301,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,094.07/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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